Fruit Fly Murray Valley is a cross-industry initiative that supports coordinated Queensland fruit fly management across the Murray Valley region.
Funded by Agriculture Victoria and delivered by the Australian Table Grape Association on behalf of affected horticultural industries, the initiative brings growers, communities and industry together to reduce the impact of Queensland fruit fly.
About the project
Our Mission
Our mission is to support communities, growers and home gardeners in reducing the impact of Queensland fruit fly through education, practical management strategies and coordinated action.
By promoting proven control methods and encouraging shared responsibility, we aim to protect local food production, strengthen biosecurity and safeguard Australia's horticultural industries for future generations.
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Our goals
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Educate
Raising awareness and educating the community members are the key to preventing the spread of Queensland fruit fly.
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Protect
Protecting food crops from Queensland fruit fly helps safeguard Australia's food supply, and maintains our competiveness on overseas’ markets ensuring communities continue to enjoy access to high-quality, locally grown fruit and vegetables and growers’ livelihoods
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Connect
Together, we're stronger. By connecting like-minded growers and gardeners, we're building local action groups that work collaboratively to reduce Queensland fruit fly and create healthier, more productive growing communities.
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Knowledge empowers action. When people understand the problem, they can make informed decisions that lead to practical solutions and lasting change.
Empower
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